What Is the Correct Debye Temperature Calculation for Gold?

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The correct calculation of the Debye temperature for gold using the formula $$Θ_D = \hbar \frac{v_s}{k_b} \sqrt[3]{6π^2 \frac{N}{V}}$$ yields a value of 375.52 K based on the speed of sound in gold at 3240 m/s and an atom density of 5.9 x 10^28 m^-3. However, the accepted tabular value for gold's Debye temperature is 165 K. The discrepancy suggests a potential error in the application of the formula or the values used for the speed of sound and atom density. Further verification of constants and calculations is necessary to resolve this issue.

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Homework Statement


Calculate the Debye temperature for gold

Homework Equations


$$Θ_D = \hbar \frac{v_s}{k_b} \sqrt[3]{6π^2 \frac{N}{V}}$$
Speed of sound in gold: $$v_s=3240 m/s$$

The Attempt at a Solution


I used the equation for ΘD and for the concentration I used the value for atom density that I calculated for gold 5.9*10^28m^-3. I also checked this atom density for gold on the internet and I found the same value. However, I got that the Debye temperature for gold is 375.52 K and a tabular value for gold is 165 K.

Can someone please tell me where I made the mistake in my calculation and these formulas?
 
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Spring lady said:

Homework Statement


Calculate the Debye temperature for gold

Homework Equations


$$Θ_D = \hbar \frac{v_s}{k_b} \sqrt[3]{6π^2 \frac{N}{V}}$$
Speed of sound in gold: $$v_s=3240 m/s$$

The Attempt at a Solution


I used the equation for ΘD and for the concentration I used the value for atom density that I calculated for gold 5.9*10^28m^-3. I also checked this atom density for gold on the internet and I found the same value. However, I got that the Debye temperature for gold is 375.52 K and a tabular value for gold is 165 K.

Can someone please tell me where I made the mistake in my calculation and these formulas?
We can't tell you where you made a mistake in your calculations unless you post them. :frown:
 
I posted all relevant values and constants. The calculation is very simple, I just typed all these constants in a calculator. I checked everything and I repeated this many times, but I got the same value. I thought that maybe I used the wrong formula or the wrong values for the speed of sound and N/V. Can someone please tell me if these parameters and formula are correct at all?
 

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